Birmingham Apr 1- 6

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#1

Hey,

I’ll be in Birmingham from April 1 - 6. I always enjoy hooking up with my British compatriots for a crawl. Colin and I talked about the possibility of an Oxford crawl on the 4th (?) not sure if that’s still on or not. Also, is it it worth a day trip to Rutland for the county tick? Or can I get some Rutland beers in Sheffield?

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#2

Stamford is a fairly likely place for a Rutland rate. As Bakers Dozen have what’s effectively there Tap room in the town.

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#3

I may just come up to Birmingham Steve … I’ll be due a visit by then and we’ll pick up better beers than in Oxford.

Plus a new ‘world class’ beer venue has recently opened in Birmingham that we should try out … I believe @RichTheVillan visited this weekend?

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#4

Sounds good I’m free for a Birmingham crawl on Saturday 4th

#5

I’m going to plan on going to Rutland on Friday the 3rd. Train to Oakham, then bus to Stamford, then bus to Uppingham, and then bus back to Oakham. If I can get any bottled or canned Rutland ticks, I’ll bring them to you on Saturday…

#6

You can take the same train to Stamford as you’d take to Oakham … it’s another 15/20 minutes down the same railway line.

Be great if you can bring any Rutland ticks back but there aren’t too many bottled and I imagine I’ve had the common ones.

A small plastic growler bottle (1L perhaps) is probably the best chance!

#7

Sunday 5th might be possible for me, but evening only

#8

I think There Blind Mice have the same distribution as Bakers Dozen. I got a lot of their beers in Ely at the Draymans Son and 3at3.

#9

I haven’t cancelled my trip yet. Keeping an eye on the corona virus situation. Unless there’s an actual travel ban, I will likely keep my itinerary. And there have been no reported cases in Idaho, one of the perks of being in an isolated location.

#10

Birmingham is a safe zone … so much dirt already there Corona can’t take hold !!!

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#11

Postponed… tthe event my wife goes to was postponed to late summer. I will provide details when I know them

#12

Shame but no surprises … we will still be meeting up as planned on the 4th so will raise you a beer!

Let me know the new dates and I’ll see if we can fix up a meet.

#13

I would have joined you, but I am supposed to be in County Mayo on the 4th April. Might all change though.

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